For Kyle

"Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who trans[ition into heaven]. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is."
- Yoda

For us to lose a loved one is a hard thing! When we weep and wail, do we weep and wail for those we know are resting in the joy of the Lord? Or are we weeping for ourselves? We have lost somebody that we loved from this life of suffering. They are now at peace, true peace. In joy, true joy.
Everything in this life is temporary. All things are on loan - even our relationships. Perhaps our deep sense of mourning over death stems from our incomplete understanding of Heaven. When i leave my wife for a conference or a training i do not weep and mourn. The journey from here to Heaven, is much like a business trip. . .or perhaps more like a vacation.
All of these words, of course, do not eliminate the pain, or grief, or sorrow. Still we should make every effort to rejoice, for somehow just beyond our sight, this is all part of God's plan.
Life spans but a single breath, and our loved ones, now passed, are only half a heartbeat away.

To Kyle Lake - we will meet soon. In the meantime. . . rest good and faithful servant! With God's guidance the church will tend to your loved ones here.